Game board holder and method of use
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Solution Overview
Problem
Game boards for object tossing games like cornhole tend to move when struck, causing instability and requiring frequent adjustments, and existing solutions such as increased weight, rubber feet, shock-absorbing materials, and mats are either ineffective or impractical due to weight, cost, and surface damage concerns.
Innovation Solution
The use of securement devices like corner brackets and adhesion members, including stick gel pads, to anchor the game boards to the surface, along with snap-in leveling blocks to compensate for uneven surfaces, ensuring stability and preventing movement.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Stability of the object's composition
If the weight of the board is greatly increased to prevent movement, then the board stability is improved, but the board becomes too heavy for transportation
Solution Approach 1:
The board is divided into two separate components: a lightweight playing surface and a weighted base. The weight is concentrated in the base portion rather than distributed throughout the entire board, achieving stability without increasing the overall board weight for transportation.
Solution Approach 2:
A removable weighted base acts as an intermediary element that can be attached to or separated from the playing surface. This mediator provides the necessary weight for stability during play while allowing the board to be lightweight for transportation when the base is removed.
2Stability of the object's composition
If rubber feet or shock absorbing material is added to reduce movement, then some stability is improved, but the lateral force from impact still allows significant board movement
Solution Approach 1:
The solution changes the approach from using soft, compliant materials (rubber feet, shock absorbers) to a rigid weighted base that resists movement through mass and friction. This parameter change in the nature of the stabilizing element provides more reliable prevention of lateral movement.
3Stability of the object's composition
If mats or rugs are used to prevent board movement and protect flooring, then board stability and floor protection are improved, but the cost and logistics of transporting multiple mats become exorbitant
Solution Approach 1:
The stabilizing function is extracted from the playing surface and embodied in a dedicated weighted base. This separates the stabilization function from any large-area covering materials, eliminating the need to transport and store extensive mats or rugs while maintaining board stability.
4Adaptability or versatility
If cornhole is played on uneven surfaces, then the game can be played in more locations, but the board becomes unlevel creating a disadvantage for players
Solution Approach 1:
The base incorporates adjustable leveling mechanisms that allow dynamic adjustment of the board angle and levelness. This enables the board to adapt to various uneven surfaces while maintaining proper playing level, combining location flexibility with ease of operation.
Applied Scientific Principles
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Function Achieved in This Case
The solution effectively keeps the game boards stationary, reduces the need for heavy weights or extensive mats, and protects flooring, allowing for stable and level gameplay without causing damage.
Implementation Method 1
one or more adhesion members secured to the lower surface of the base, the one or more adhesion members including a lower surface that is adherable to the support surface
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AI summary
A method of stabilizing a cornhole board on a support surface, comprising providing a cornhole board including an inclined board have a front, a rear, and a top with a target hole, one or more rear supports that support the rear of the inclined board at a height above the front of the board, and one or front supports that support the front of the inclined board; providing one or more stabilizing units for the one or more front supports that support the front of the inclined board and the one or more rear supports that support the rear of the inclined board, wherein the one or more one or more stabilizing units include one or more adhesion members that adhere to and stabilize the cornhole board relative to the support surface.